Data security has become a necessity. For organisations utilising Google's suite of tools, safeguarding the Google Admin account becomes paramount. It serves as the key to your organisation's virtual world, giving it access to critical data and resources. But just like any key, it can also be misused if it falls into the wrong hands. 

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Google, understanding the gravity of potential security breaches, consistently emphasises the importance of stringent measures to secure these vital admin accounts. As a step towards enhancing account security, we've distilled Google's best practices into an actionable checklist for your organisation.

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Checklist

Enable Two-Step Verification (2SV)

1. Enforce 2SV for all admins and key users within your organisation.
2. 2SV requires users to verify their identity through their password plus a physical key or access code, adding an extra layer of protection.

Here is how to protect your business with 2-Step Verification and deploy 2-Step Verification.

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Create Additional Super Admin Accounts

1. Have more than one super admin account, each managed by a different person.
2. In case the primary super admin account is compromised, the backup super admin can perform critical tasks during account recovery.

Here is how to assign administrator roles to a user.

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Limit Super Admin Sign-in Duration

1. Super admins should only sign in to perform specific tasks and sign out once completed.
2. Prolonged sign-ins can increase the risk of exposure to malicious activity.
3. Daily administrative tasks should be done using an account with limited admin roles.

Implement the pre-built administrator roles and follow the security best practices for administrator accounts

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By implementing these measures, you can significantly enhance the security of your Google Admin account and safeguard your organisation's valuable data and resources.